Stephen Lee 
African waterways including Tanzania and Tumbuka are the habitat of a huge community of species called African cichlids. Cichlid subspecies are available in a number of bright hues and are common tank animals. The lifespan of these bright, appealing cichlids is from 6 to 10 years. It represents a normal cichlid lifetime; however, it varies … Read more
Being tiny, peaceful and colorful, Cherry Shrimps are fast becoming a popular aquarium pet. Aside from being an ornamental shrimp that greatly improves the aesthetic beauty of your tank, this crustacean (being an algae-eater) is also used to naturally control the growth of unwanted algae. In my years of being an aquarist, what I have … Read more
Perhaps one day you came across a bristle worm in your fish tank, but without any prior knowledge, you’re now unsure what to do with it. In this article, we’ll go into detail on what bristle worms are, what impacts they can have on your tank, and what you should do about them if you … Read more
Goldfish are known as the most commonly-owned fish, which are available at many pet shops all across the globe. Goldfish are among the world’s longest-lived species, having the oldest surviving goldfish lasting 49 years. Overall, goldfish housed in tiny containers could survive up to five years, whereas those housed inside the tanks may survive up … Read more
Hair algae in general are prolific species. With the right conditions, they will grow and rapidly multiply. I personally experienced the hair algae’s fertile behavior after I came back from a month-long vacation. Before I left the house, my 20-gallon tank was aesthetically beautiful with the splendid greenery of live aquatic plants. But when I … Read more
Because of their bright colors and high activity, mollies and platies are highly sought after by both amateurs and professionals but, due to their similar appearances at first glance, they can sometimes be difficult to differentiate. In this article, we’ll be going over the similarities and differences between the appearances, origins, and behavior of these … Read more
Cleaning your fish tank gravel is an important part of aquarium maintenance. All the fish waste, uneaten food, and dirt that falls to the bottom of the substrate aren’t going to disappear by themselves! That’s why you need to remove it manually or with a gravel vacuum. And to help you know the right way … Read more
Monitoring physical and chemical parameters is part of tank maintenance. Aquarium geeks, like me, tend to do this everyday as we would like to give the best environment for our fish. Yesterday, when I measured the acidity and alkalinity of my tank water by reading the pH level, I noticed that it slightly went up. … Read more
Axolotls are intelligent, interesting, and adorable aquarium pets that are easy to care for. But they can be different from the creatures that many aquarists are used to, and their relative obscurity can make planning difficult. Axolotls have specific care requirements that impact your finances. If you want to have the best experience, you’ll want … Read more
Because of their beauty and personality, bettas are some of the most well-loved pets in the aquarium hobby. Plus, with all the different Betta variants out there, you can surely find something that will strike your fancy. One of the newer variants that are taking the aquarist hobby by storm is called the koi betta, … Read more